I love watching Olympic games on TV when its on. I look forward to the opening of the Beijing Olympics 2008 in Beijing, China on August 8, 2008. But compared to the previous Olympic games, I am more interested in the Beijing Olympics 2008 because the Chinese consulted Feng Shui in choosing its opening date. The opening date of the Beijing Olympics is on 8/08/2008 and the opening ceremony will begin at 8:08:08 p.m. CST (12:08:08 UTC). So many number “8″ which is the luck number in Asia and Europe. Many people not just in China are willing to pay extra just to have the number “8″ in their telephone numbers, addresses, car plates, and so on. I particularly like the number “8″ because its an infinity number. Many people I know scheduled on this date the most important event of their life, like weddings, opening a new business, moving to a new house, etc. They said they chose this date because 8/8/2008 happens every 100 years and they believe it to be a lucky day.

But from what I heard from some Feng Shui experts, 8/08/2008 may not be so lucky. They said that It is an unlucky day to get married, open a business, sign a major contract, start a construction or move into a new house. Their reason is August 8, 2008 is the second day of the Ghost Festival which falls on the 8th day of the lunar month, which is what the Chinese call the Ghost Month. They believe that during this month the spirits of the dead wander the earth. There’s superstition that the Ghost Month is an unauspicious month.

Hearing all these, for me, I agree with the others that 8/08/2008 is still a lucky day but with a “big discount.” If someone wants to make special efforts to try its potency, good luck! But add perseverance and determination because luck alone will not help you to reach your goals. Oh by the way, in commemoration of the Beijing Olympic Games, China made a whopping 10 kilos Beijing Olympic Games Gold Coin worth $1,000,000.00! I found that in GovMint (see above) I can stare at that 10 kilos gold coin all day. Ain’t she pretty?